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Can You Put Suno AI Music on Spotify & Apple Music?

· 5 min read

Ever dream of seeing your Suno AI creation climb the charts on Spotify, Apple Music, or your favorite streaming platform? You've crafted the perfect beat, the AI nailed the vocals, and now you're wondering: can I actually release this to the world and maybe even earn from it?

It's a common question, and the answer is yes, you absolutely can... but with some crucial conditions. It all boils down to the Suno AI plan you were using when the song was created.

Let's break it down.

The Simple Answer: It Depends on Your Suno Plan​

The ability to distribute your Suno AI music hinges entirely on whether you were subscribed to a paid plan (Pro or Premier) or using the free Basic plan at the moment you generated the song.

If you created your song while actively subscribed to a Suno Pro or Premier plan:

  • You Own the Music: Suno grants you ownership rights to the songs generated under your paid subscription.
  • Commercial Use is Included: Your subscription explicitly includes a license for commercial use. This means you have the right to monetize the music.
  • Distribution Ready: You are permitted to upload these songs to distribution services (like DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.) for release on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and other platforms.

Pro Tip: Keep copies of your Suno invoices. While not always required, they can serve as proof of your subscription status if a distributor ever asks for verification.

Free Plan (Basic): Strictly Non-Commercial Use Only​

If you created your song using the free Basic plan:

  • Suno Retains Ownership: Suno keeps the ownership rights for music generated by free users.
  • Non-Commercial Use Only: You are only granted permission to use these songs for non-commercial purposes. This means listening personally, sharing links with friends, or using them in non-monetized personal projects.
  • No Distribution Allowed: You cannot distribute songs made on the free plan to streaming services for monetization or claim ownership for commercial purposes. Attempting to do so violates Suno's terms and could lead to takedowns by distributors.

Crucial Point: No Retroactive Rights!​

This is important: subscribing to a Pro or Premier plan after you've already created a song on the free Basic plan does not grant you commercial rights for that older song. The rights are determined by your plan status at the time of creation. If you make a hit on the free plan, you'll need to recreate something similar after subscribing if you intend to distribute it commercially.

The Lyric Factor: Owning 100% of Your Creation​

Distribution platforms require you to own or control 100% of the material you upload. For Suno AI music:

  • Music Rights: Covered by your paid Suno subscription.
  • Lyric Rights:
    • If you wrote the lyrics, you own them, regardless of your Suno plan.
    • If Suno generated the lyrics (in Simple Mode or via AI generation in Custom Mode) while you were on a paid plan, you generally have the rights to use those as part of the song you own.
    • If you used lyrics written by someone else (a friend, a public domain text, etc.), you must have their explicit permission or ensure the lyrics are free to use commercially before distributing the song.

Bottom Line: You need the rights to both the music (from your paid Suno plan) and the lyrics to legally distribute the track.

How to Distribute Your Eligible Suno Music​

If you've confirmed you have the rights (paid plan creation + owned/cleared lyrics), the process is similar to distributing any other music:

  1. Choose a Music Distributor: Select a service like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc. Compare their fees, features, and terms.
  2. Prepare Your Audio: Download the highest quality version of your song from Suno (WAV format is recommended for distribution and available on paid plans).
  3. Upload & Provide Metadata: Follow your distributor's instructions to upload the audio file, artwork, and provide song details (title, artist name, genre, etc.).
  4. Confirm Rights: You will likely need to confirm that you own or control all necessary rights to the music and lyrics.
  5. Submit for Review: Your distributor will review the submission before sending it to streaming platforms. Be aware that platforms are increasingly using AI detection, so having clear rights (and potentially proof of your Suno subscription) is important.

Final Thoughts​

Distributing your Suno AI music is definitely possible and exciting! The key is understanding the terms tied to your subscription plan at the time you created the song. If you're serious about releasing your AI-generated music commercially, investing in a Pro or Premier plan is essential. Always ensure you own or have cleared the rights to your lyrics, and then you're ready to share your unique sound with the world!

Ready to create something distribution-worthy? Head back to Suno, maybe consider upgrading, and start crafting your next hit!